Submission Guidelines
The Board of Editors at Lex Loci is delighted to extend an invitation for submissions to the Lex Loci Blog, welcoming original and unpublished contributions encompassing a wide array of formats such as articles, research pieces, opinions, case comments, and short notes. This call is open to academicians, authors, legal professionals, and students with a focus on contemporary subjects related to corporate laws.
Formatting Guidelines:-
- Title: Times New Roman font size 14, All Caps, and in bold.
- Body Text: Times New Roman font size 12, 1.5 line spacing, with a single line space between paragraphs.
- Submission Format: Word format ('.doc' or '.docx'). The document should be renamed to the post's title, excluding personal details of the author(s).
- Co-authorship: Up to two authors are allowed.
- Anonymity: The document should not reveal author details to facilitate a double-blind review process.
Submission Requirements:-
- Originality: All works must be original and unpublished, and any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification.
- Word Limit: Manuscripts should not exceed 2000 words; longer posts may be considered and published in parts upon editorial discretion.
- References: Hyperlinks are preferred for all references in the body, with endnotes recommended if hyperlinks are unavailable.
- No speaking endnotes or footnotes are allowed
Review Process:-
- Double-Blind Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo a thorough double-blind peer review process.
- Review Timeline: The review process may take up to 20 days, with efforts to respond within a week.
- Decision Notification: The Board directly communicates acceptance or rejection, providing feedback if necessary.
- Revision and Cooperation: Authors selected for publication are expected to revise in good faith and cooperate with minor editorial changes.
- Exclusive Publication: Submissions must not be sent to other platforms during the review process, and the Blog accepts exclusive publications.
Copyright and Moral Rights:-
- Copyright: Upon final acceptance, the Blog retains copyright, while moral rights remain with the author(s).
- Exclusivity: Manuscripts published elsewhere will not be accepted.
Submission Details:-
- No Area Restrictions: Submissions in all areas of law are welcome
- Rolling Basis: Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis
- Access and Queries: The submission form can be accessed [link] or on the official
website [website name]. Queries can be directed to [mail id].
Important Notes:-
- Plagiarism: 10% plagiarism is allowed and more than will lead to disqualification
- Co-authorship: A maximum of two co-authors is allowed.
We look forward to your insightful contributions to the Lex Loci Blog. For further assistance or clarifications, feel free to contact us at [mail id].